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Bookmark or Share- Asbestosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicAsbestosis (as-bes-TOE-sis) is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Prolonged exposure to these fibers can cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath. Asbestosis symptoms can range from mild to severe, and usually don't appear until many years after initial exposure.
- Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet - NCIA fact sheet about asbestos, the health hazards of asbestos exposure (including mesothelioma), and who's at risk for an asbestos-related disease. Also presented are resources for information related to asbestos exposure and programs to help exposed individuals.
- Asbestos - Cancer-Causing Substances - NCIAsbestos are a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals used in fire-resistant and insulating material. Breathing high levels of asbestos can cause several diseases, including lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma. The use of asbestos is now highly regulated in the United States.
- Asbestos | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe EPA asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations.
- Asbestos - WikipediaAsbestos (/ æ s ˈ b ɛ s t ə s, æ z-,-t ɒ s / ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals.
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